Leila Arcieri

Leila is perhaps best known for playing the wisecracking lifeguard, Jamaica St. Croix, on the FX series, Son of the Beach. She was also the Coors Lite 2000 Spokesmodel.

Appeal

Off the scale. But what is it about Leila that makes this 5'5" temptress stand out from the crowd? Is it because she can pull off a swimsuit with such tantalizing precision? Sure, that has something to do with it.

Remember, though, that great bodies are a dime a dozen, but those that can also give off huge doses of sex appeal are few and far between. That's where Leila comes in. Her deep, provocative stares transcend the pages of a magazine, like she's gazing right into our soul. And that, dear readers, carries much more weight than a size two body drenched in silicone.

Success

Leila has many ways to go before reaching that iconic level of super-stardom, which so many actresses like her strive for. And while we commend her work thus far, she is still in many ways a novice so analyzing her achievements would be somewhat premature and unfair.

The sad-but-true reality in this business is that very few models -- if any -- are taken seriously as actresses. Swearing off Play..boy for now was therefore a wise move on her part. She should concentrate on refining her acting, and praying that Son of the Beach is not the only thing she has to show for her talent in the future.

Perhaps sinking her teeth into a juicy, dramatic part that downplays her beauty would help Leila establish herself as a serious actress. In other words, it's time to hang up the bikini.

Leila Arcieri Biography

Born December 18, 1976, in San Francisco, California, Leila spent the better part of her childhood in Sebastopol, located in California's wine and redwood country, a far cry from the glitzy LA lifestyle she's now accustomed to.

Her seemingly flawless genetic make-up comes from an interracial mix; her father is Italian, her mother African-American.

trying it all

Another point of interest is that shyness was a major obstacle in Leila's life, one that she tried to overcome by throwing herself into high-school cheerleading. The plan obviously worked, because soon thereafter she was out and about, and is now a much more extroverted and self-assured person.

Although her obvious good looks and Hollywood connection -- her mother now works for Lucasfilm -- made her a prime candidate for the spotlight, Leila initially opted for a career behind the scenes. Upon graduating from high school, she moved to San Francisco, where she dabbled with both graphic designing and photography before becoming a make-up artist.

However, upon being crowned Miss San Francisco in 1997, it was only a matter of time before Leila would find herself permanently in front of the camera lens. In fact, her repertoire as a model/actress grew rather quickly, appearing in both commercials -- including 1-800-COLLECT and Starburst -- and in music videos with the likes of Boyz II Men.

ja-maican us crazy!

Such work eventually brought her to the attention of writer-producer Tim Stack, who thought she would be perfect for his new series, Son of the Beach, a parody of Baywatch. Arcieri won the role of Jamaica St. Croix, thus allowing her to break onto the acting scene.

That same year Leila was selected as the Coors Lite Beer 2000 Spokesmodel, and quickly solidified her position as a hot commodity within the industry.

one spicy number

Her other film credits include B-movies such as Hot Boyz, Foolish, Beverly Hood, and Higher Ed. Leila also has her own online business venture at www.exoticspices.net, a website featuring hot models that she manages, proving that she's got a full plate on her hands with many goals yet to fulfill.

Leila continues to enjoy the single life (that's right guys, she's single) and prefers staying home with a good book than going out.

But for all the fuss that is made over her red-hot looks, Miss Arcieri says she doesn't want to veer off into the nudity arena and pose for certain magazines. Instead, Leila looks to someone like Julia Roberts for inspiration.

"She's America's sweetheart, yet she hasn't had to become a sex symbol or use her body."

Luckily for Leila Arcieri, she too has enough talent to secure a very promising future!

Leila is busy auditioning for movie roles and was recently approached by MTV to be a year-round VJ. We wish her all the best.